Several YMCAs in the area, including Kent County YMCA, are offering free showers and battery charging to community members affected by the floods and power outages caused by Hurricane Sandy.

“The Y has always served as a community resource in times of need,” said Jim Berson, president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Providence. “We’re fortunate that most of our branches are able to reopen after the storm and we want to extend our support to the community at large.”